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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7764488 | Wearable component with a memory arrangement A system may include (a) a holder including a wearable component, (b) a dock coupled to the wearable component; (c) a memory coupled to the dock; and (d) a computing device removeably coupled to the dock. The computing device receives from and stores data to the mem... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7362570 | Water-proof housing for electronic equipment The invention provides a water-proof housing for an electronic equipment. The water-proof housing, according to the invention, has built-in drainage to cope with penetration of liquid into the electronic equipment. The water-proof housing essentially includes a main... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7243824 | Holder for a portable wireless instrument A holder for a portable wireless instrument has a pocket portion to contain the portable wireless instrument. The wireless instrument has a vibration function announcing an incoming call. A band portion fastens the pocket portion on an arm of a wearer. A vibration t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7191926 | Carry case for a portable computer A carry case applied to a portable computer like a wrap. Thin straps of stretchable material hook around the front corners of a computer base section and the upper corners of a computer screen section. The case is comprised of a base section holding the computer bas... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7165705 | Back pack A back pack has a base member for facing the back of a wearer with a raised peripheral rim, and an outer shell of rigid material for facing away from the back of the wearer, the base member and outer shell together defining an enclosure for containing items to be ca... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146686 | Case structure for sensor structure attachable to and detachable from a shoe The invention relates to a case structure for a sensor structure attachable to and detachable from a shoe, the case structure comprising a case and an attachment arrangement for attaching the case to the shoe, the attachment arrangement comprising an attachment proj... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7107624 | Headmount apparatus for attaching and supporting devices A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093742 | Belt clip attachment device and method of use A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile ph... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7032791 | All plastic clip An all plastic clip for a portable electronic device is described. The clip includes a housing having a cradle for receiving a flange attached to the portable telephone and a back plate closing the housing. A latch inside the housing includes a detent extending thro... | 04/25/2006 |
| RE38992 | Attachment device for mobile phone A device (10) is for the attachment of mobile phones or like apparatus to a belt or other garment of a user. The device (10) includes a receptacle body (12) and corresponding flanged lug fastener (11) which is attached to the mobile phone... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6981623 | Mechanism for engaging portable equipment against a belt clip There is provided an engaging mechanism of a system in which the flange-like protrusion at the portable equipment is engaged with or locked to an engaging part at a belt clip, wherein both fitting and removing for the portable equipment are simplified. The system su... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6975888 | Interchangeable cover for a mobile communications device An interchangeable cover for a mobile communications device is provided. The interchangeable cover includes a a resilient three-sided semi-rigid shell having a substantially U-shaped profile adapted to wrap around a substantial portion of a front, back and side of t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966519 | Rotatable retracting apparatus A retracting tether apparatus is disclosed comprising a retractor housing having a locking post on its outside surface. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism, such as a belt clip, for attaching to a body and a retaining section, the attachment mechanis... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964361 | Wireless device carrying apparatus and method A carrying apparatus and method for a wireless device. The apparatus has a first mating portion coupled to a wireless device case and a second mating portion coupled to a personal item, such as a belt. The first and second mating portions are coupled to each other b... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962277 | Apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing and diagnostic applications An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955279 | Carrying assembly and method for securement of electronic devices A carrying assembly (10,110) having an easy release clip for carrying of an electronic device (12,112) is disclosed. In both a first and a second preferred embodiment, the easy release clip of the carrying assembly (10,110) allows a user to inse... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955280 | Cellular phone securing device and onboard holder for vehicle use A cellular phone securing device is mounted on a carrying holder to be fixed to a belt or clothes or on an onboard holder installed in an interior of a vehicle. The cellular phone securing device includes a projecting shaft disposed erect on the surface of a main bo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6940984 | Hands-free megaphone The megaphone includes a headset 1 incorporating a microphone 5 which is connected via a flexible cable 8 to a body pack 2. The body pack includes a housing 9 which incorporates a battery compartment, an amplifier, a siren and an o... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6929164 | Neck wrap/brace for holding items and belt article holder for same A combination neck wrap/brace for holding items and belt article holder for carrying the same, includes a neck wrap/brace having a neck strap to be wrapped about a neck of a person. A first securing arrangement secures together opposite ends of the neck strap about ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923353 | Buckle rite write's caddy belt buckle The present invention relates to a belt buckle caddy which stores a set of telescopic pens or pencils which include blinking light reminders when in use to remind the user to place the pens or pencils back in the caddy after use. The caddy also includes a front inte... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915934 | Protective enclosure with a line-out device adapted for use with electronic componentry A protective enclosure capable of storing an electronic device while protecting it from damage emanating from impacts, impingements, dust and moisture is provided herein. More specifically, the present invention allows a user to use a portable electronic device with... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913174 | Detachable carry clip with swivel for electronic devices A detachable carry clip assembly for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing and a power pack. The housing includes a power pack seat for receiving and retaining the power pack. A first portion of a member of the carry clip assembly couples in... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905051 | Protective case for use with a belt A protective case that may be used with or without a belt clip. A recess is formed in the inside surface of rear panel of the case, with a corresponding slight, smooth bubble formed on the outside surface of the rear panel. The bubble of the recess has a through-bor... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899257 | Utility belt assembly A utility belt assembly for use with electronic devices such as electronic game devices, cellular telephones, and digital cameras has one principal pouch or container, and may have several smaller ones for cellular telephones, and other electronic related devices. T... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6889883 | Dry CD port for a backpack or bag The present invention provides a bag having a closure such that the bag may be substantially closed to the outside environment. The closure comprises a CD port attached to the bag. The CD port comprises a bottom portion comprising two raised portions each defining o... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6886724 | Removable cover piece for belt buckle The invention herein relates to a removable cover piece for belt buckle which is devised in two parts: a buckle head and a cover piece where the buckle head has a recessed trap precisely dimensioned to receive the cover piece. A nail grip is devised at the open end ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883693 | Knapsack with stereophonic reproducing kit A knapsack with stereophonic reproducing kit mainly includes a knapsack having pockets provided at predetermined positions for receiving a musical sound source and two speakers that together form basic items in the stereophonic reproducing kit. A user may enjoy list... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6883694 | Tether arrangement for portable electronic device, such as a lap-top computer A tether arrangement for a laptop computer having two independently adjustable and lockable tethers which are connected to the laptop computer, e.g. at the sides or by a loop passing over a portion of the computer, and connected to two points on the clothing of a se... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880737 | Cell phone holster subsidiary strap and holder A holder retains cell phones, pagers, or holsters, with the holder composed of fabric; having a strap and optionally a pouch for retaining the held cell phones, pagers, or holsters in any angular orientation of the holder; and having a pair of apertures for engaging... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6843012 | Backpack display unit The portable display unit carried by a person for displaying a message at an elevation above the person. A media player, inverter, and screen power supply are mounted within a backpack having a video screen mounted above and to the backpack. The backpack includes a ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6786372 | Belt clip apparatus for portable electronic device A belt clip apparatus for releasably holding a portable device on a user's apparel has a base member with a latch opening for receiving a lock pin projecting from the portable device, a clip for securing the base member to the wearer's apparel, and a latch member mo... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6772980 | Ergonomic apparatus for personal computer use The inventive apparatus is a convenient, unobtrusive appliance for providing support in the prevention of injury due to personal computer keyboard use. In particular, the inventive apparatus supports the entire arm and further assists the keyboard user in that it al... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769588 | Carrying cases having amusement features A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752299 | Rotational holster for an electronic device A holster is provided with a clip portion for clipping to a user's belt or other suitable location and a harness portion for holding an electronic device, such as, but not limited to, a medical infusion pump. The holster may include a rotation mechanism that allows ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6729518 | Carrying case with selectively adjustable stand This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be a... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6729517 | Clamping apparatus A clamping apparatus comprises a base plate and integral thereto, a fixed clamping jaw and a pivotal support. A movable clamping jaw opposes the fixed clamping jaw and is pivotally engaged with the pivotal support, thereby being rotatable between an open jaw attitud... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726071 | Portable computer lock and carry strap An information handling system lock and carrying strap provides a carrying mode to transport the portable computer and a security mode to secure the portable computer to a fixed object. A cable has attachment devices coupled to each end and operable to couple to a p... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722539 | Mechanism for engaging portable equipment against a belt clip There is provided an engaging mechanism of a system in which the flange-like protrusion at the portable equipment is engaged with or locked to an engaging part at a belt clip, wherein both fitting and removing for the portable equipment are simplified. The system su... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712249 | Backpack entertainment system with detachable pockets for speakers A backpack entertainment system with detachable speaker pockets is provided. The speaker pockets can be detached from the backpack and positioned separately therefrom to provide an enhanced stereo sound quality and/or ambience. Audio equipment within the backpack is... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6695187 | Portable radio carrying case A carrying case for a portable two-way radio and designed to be attached to various points or straps on a Type V floatation vest used as a work vest by crew members on tug boats, tow boats and other inland or intra-coastal waterway vessels. The carrying c... | 02/24/2004 |
